Imagine the thump of drums bouncing off sleek shop windows as a lion dance troupe prowls past: that’s the Miami Design District Lunar New Year Celebration in Miami. The district’s annual celebration is a free lion dance parade. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
What to expect
In 2026 it began at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, February 17. Lion dancers start in Palm Court and parade through the district’s retail corridors to Paradise Plaza, so you can follow along on foot and catch the action from more than one spot.
It’s an easy add-on to an evening of browsing, and a fine excuse to window-shop with a soundtrack of cymbals. Everyone is welcome, and admission has been listed as free with an RSVP. An earlier edition took place on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Good to know
- Last held: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM
- Admission: listed as free, with RSVP
- Starting point: Palm Court, Miami Design District, 140 NE 39th St., Miami, FL 33137
- Organizer: Miami Design District
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Miami Design District Lunar New Year Celebration in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. It was last held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM, and before that on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Is the Miami Design District Lunar New Year Celebration free?
Yes. Admission has been listed as free with an RSVP, and everyone is welcome.
What happens at the Miami Design District Lunar New Year Celebration?
Lion dancers begin in Palm Court and parade through the district’s retail corridors to Paradise Plaza.
Source: Lunar New Year Celebration (Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau), Lunar New Year celebrations in Miami (Secret Miami)
How Do I Get to Palm Court, Miami Design District?
Palm Court, Miami Design District is at 140 NE 39th St., Miami, FL 33137. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
How to Get Here
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Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
Map
Palm Court, Miami Design District, 140 NE 39th St., Miami, FL 33137
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